fitting
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfi-tiŋ/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
fitting — adjective
- fittingpositive
- more fittingcomparative
- most fittingsuperlative
1. right for a given situation or occasion, matching what people feel is socially o
right for a given situation or occasion, matching what people feel is socially or emotionally correct.
Tamar chose a fitting gift to celebrate her aunt's retirement from the hospital.
collocation: fitting gift / fitting tribute
Hao's award was a fitting reward for years of hard work at the school.
collocation: fitting reward
Sirin thought a garden party was a fitting way to say goodbye to her colleagues.
The park bench was a fitting way to remember a librarian who served for forty years.
Lucía felt that wearing her grandmother's necklace was fitting for the family wedding.
- appropriate
the closest synonym; can replace 'fitting' in most contexts without changing meaning.
- proper
carries a stronger sense of social correctness or what convention expects.
- apt
emphasises a precise match, often used with words like 'description', 'remark', or 'comparison'.
- suitable
more practical and functional — the right thing for a particular purpose rather than for emotional or social reasons.
- inappropriate
the direct opposite: not right for the situation.
- unsuitable
implies a practical mismatch rather than a social or emotional one.
文法句型
fitting for [occasion/task]
fitting to [do something]
it is fitting that…
常見錯誤
fitting — noun
- fittingsingular
- fittingsplural
1. a session at which a person tries on clothes that are being made or adjusted for
a session at which a person tries on clothes that are being made or adjusted for them, so the tailor or dressmaker can check the size and shape before finishing the work.
Salma has her first wedding dress fitting next Saturday at the tailor's.
wedding dress fitting
The tailor asked Tunde to come back for a second fitting after the changes.
Min tried on the jacket during the fitting and asked for shorter sleeves.
Lara brought her mother to the fitting to get a second opinion on the dress.
Joon tried on the jacket during the first fitting and asked the tailor to shorten the sleeves.
- try-on
more casual; can refer to trying on any clothes in a shop, not just made-to-measure pieces.
文法句型
have a fitting
go for a fitting
first / second fitting
2. a small piece of hardware that connects, mounts, or joins components of a device
a small piece of hardware that connects, mounts, or joins components of a device or system — for example, pipe connectors in plumbing or brackets that hold a light to the ceiling.
The plumber replaced the old pipe fittings under the kitchen sink yesterday.
pipe fittings
Hao bought new brass fittings for the doors of the bathroom cabinet.
The shelf came with all the metal fittings needed to fix it to the wall.
Tunde checked that every fitting on the bicycle was tight before the race.
The light fitting in the kitchen needs a different type of bulb.
文法句型
[type of object] fitting
fittings for [device]
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'fittings' when referring to a set of parts that belong to one system, such as 'the bathroom fittings' or 'the pipe fittings.'
3. items in a house that are attached to the building, such as shelves, lights, or
items in a house that are attached to the building, such as shelves, lights, or kitchen equipment, and can be removed by the person moving out or left for the next occupant.
The rental agreement says the kitchen fittings stay with the house when the tenant leaves.
kitchen fittings
Ada asked the estate agent whether the bathroom fittings would stay after the house was sold.
real estate context: fittings can stay or be taken by the seller
The agent listed the fittings that stayed with the house after the sale.
Lara was glad that the previous owners had left the bathroom fittings.
The flat came with all the usual fittings including lights, shelves, and a cooker.
- fixtures
refers to items permanently attached to the building (like sinks); less portable than 'fittings'.
- furnishings
a broader term that includes movable furniture, curtains, and decorations.
文法句型
[room] fittings
fittings included in the sale
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the plural 'fittings.' In British property listings, a common distinction is drawn between 'fittings' (removable items) and 'fixtures' (items permanently attached, such as a built-in wardrobe).